as in driver
a person who travels by automobile environmental organizations suggest that motorists get together and carpool to avoid adding to pollution levels

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Recent Examples of motorist In a Facebook post, the California Highway Patrol suggested motorists use State Routes 41 and 120 as alternatives to enter Yosemite. Anthony Solorzano, Los Angeles Times, 19 Mar. 2025 Sustaining two compound fractures in both of her legs and pinned inside the vehicle, Cassell could do little more than yell for help, which couldn't be heard by motorists, as Cassell and her vehicle were too far down from the road. Ron Wilkins, USA TODAY, 12 Mar. 2025 Leave plenty of room between you and the motorist ahead of you, and allow extra time to reach your destination. Ca Weather Bot, Sacramento Bee, 10 Mar. 2025 In extreme cases, dirty rain can reduce air quality and visibility, creating additional hazards for motorists and those with respiratory conditions. William Lambers, Newsweek, 10 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for motorist

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“Motorist.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/motorist. Accessed 2 Apr. 2025.

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